Is there small-scale palm oil processing in Africa?
There are publications related to small-scale palm oil processing in Africa. For instance, Poku (2002) and Prasertsan & Prasertsan (2012) have written about this topic.
How much palm kernel oil is produced per hectare?
In addition to the 3.74 tonnes of palm oil per hectare, 0.4 tonnes of palm kernel oil and 0.4 tonnes of palm kernel expeller / cake are also produced from the fresh fruit bunches or FFB. Palm kernel expeller is used extensively in the energy and animal feed sector. Palm kernel oil is a widely used ingredient in the personal care market
Where does South Africa import palm oil?
Most of South Africa’s palm oil is imported from Indonesia, the largest producer of palm oil. We also import from Malaysia, the second-largest palm oil producer in the world. What is PalmTrace? The PalmTrace app is the RSPO’s traceability system for certified oil palm products.
What are the drivers of the uptake of sustainable palm oil?
The drivers of the uptake of sustainable palm oil would mainly be with the retailers to educate the consumers on the importance of sustainability. We have been actively engaging with market actors to promote the use of sustainable palm oil.